Violence Against Women Act Must Move Forward

Feb 25, 2013

On February 12, the U.S. Senate passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) by a comfortable 78-22 margin.  The bill included comprehensive protections for Native American women, women in same-sex marriages, and illegal immigrants, features not included in the 2012 House version of the bill.

Now, we are urging the House of Representatives to pass the same version of VAWA that the Senate passed earlier this month.  It appears as if the House could take up the bill as soon as February 25.  We hope that Members on both sides of the aisle will remember the broad bipartisan support this bill earned in the Senate and maintain the same language already authored by the upper chamber.

Every day, there are more injuries and deaths as a result of domestic violence.  These individuals cannot afford to wait any longer for Congress to act.

Have 8 Minutes? Share Your Thoughts on Client Substance Use

Feb 3, 2026

We’re listening! We want to learn about your work with clients on alcohol and other substance use. In just eight minutes, you can help us better train and educate social workers who serve clients at risk for substance-related problems, including substance use...

Recent Child Care Updates

Jan 29, 2026

Since the start of the new year there have been several new developments regarding child care. Childcare has been a consistent conversation among parents, social workers, child advocates, and the childcare workforce because the costs of care are rising. Without affordable child care, some parents leave the workforce, and some spend more than 7% of their income on care while paying for other necessities. Childcare is plagued with long waitlists, low compensation for workers and some rural communities have few options to access care.

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